Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 26, 2025

1. Introduction

Zen Backgammon (“the App”) is a backgammon game for iOS. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

• Device Information: Technical details such as device model, OS version, and app version.
• Advertising Data (AdMob): Anonymous or pseudonymized identifiers related to ad display (e.g., advertising ID, impressions, frequency).
• Log Data: Crash reports and diagnostic information used for improving stability.

3. How We Use Your Data

• To operate and improve the App,
• To analyze crashes and enhance security,
• To serve and measure advertisements through AdMob.

4. Third-Party Services

The App uses Google AdMob for advertising. AdMob may collect information such as your device’s advertising identifier and use it for personalized or non-personalized ads.

• Google/AdMob Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
• Ad Personalization Controls (iOS): iOS Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking / Apple Advertising

5. Legal Basis

Data is processed based on legitimate interests (App functionality and security), contractual necessity (providing the service), and, when required, user consent (e.g., personalized ads).

6. Children’s Privacy

The App is intended for general audiences and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If such data is identified, we will delete it promptly.

7. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes described. Third-party providers (e.g., AdMob) may apply their own retention policies.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights such as access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, or data portability. You can contact us to exercise these rights.

9. International Data Transfers

Data may be transferred and processed in other countries where service providers are located. Appropriate safeguards are applied where required.

10. Security

We take technical and organizational measures to protect your data, but no transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published here with an updated “Last updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: zen.backgammon@protonmail.com